The Prosperity Podcast Explores Affordable Housing Solutions in Miami-Dade

MDEAT Executive Director and affordable housing developer discuss expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable homes.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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In this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, hosts MDEAT Executive Director Bill Diggs and affordable housing developer James L. Brown, CEO of JL Brown Development, discuss the Welcome Home Initiative and the role affordable housing plays in strengthening Miami-Dade communities. The conversation explores current housing challenges, barriers to development, and the collaborative efforts required to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

Why it matters

Access to affordable housing is a critical issue in Miami-Dade, with rising costs and limited availability posing barriers for many families. This podcast episode sheds light on the work being done through public-private partnerships and community-centered solutions to address the housing crisis and create more opportunities for long-term economic stability.

The details

The podcast episode features a discussion between MDEAT Executive Director Bill Diggs and affordable housing developer James L. Brown, CEO of JL Brown Development. They examine the current housing landscape in Miami-Dade, including the challenges and barriers to developing more affordable units. The conversation also highlights the collaborative efforts underway through initiatives like the Welcome Home Initiative to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable homes for families across the county.

  • The Prosperity Podcast episode was recorded and published on February 17, 2026.

The players

Bill Diggs

The Executive Director of the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT), an organization focused on economic and community development in Miami-Dade County.

James L. Brown

The CEO of JL Brown Development, an affordable housing development company working to expand access to safe and stable homes in Miami-Dade.

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What they’re saying

“Together, we can examine how public-private partnerships, intentional investment, and community-centered solutions support long-term economic stability and opportunity for families across the county.”

— Bill Diggs, Executive Director, MDEAT (The Prosperity Podcast)

What’s next

The podcast episode encourages listeners to subscribe to stay informed on the ongoing work, resources, and conversations advancing housing stability in Miami-Dade communities.

The takeaway

This podcast episode highlights the critical role of affordable housing in strengthening Miami-Dade communities and the collaborative efforts underway to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable homes for families across the county.